"Mourinho has made them a perfectly balanced team. I am convinced that they can win three or four consecutive titles with Mourinho in charge. They might even bring back the golden days,” said Sanchez who won four league titles and four scoring titles in his time with the Spanish club.

With Spain consolidating its spot as one of the top teams of all time
with its second consecutive European title
, the coach also believes its time for a Spanish player to win the Golden Ball for the best player in the world.

"I would love it if a Spaniard won it. In 2010, Xavi was the one who deserved it, but things are more equal now. It would be wonderful if Casillas won it."